| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $229.89 | 8.699% | $249.8881 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.74 | 9.719% | $269.6235 | $269.62 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 4.447% | $213.6254 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.55 | 10.831% | $24.9924 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.55 | 12.740% | $28.8051 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 12.752% | $98.9061 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.30 | 7.196% | $260.8079 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.28 | $1,146.6485 | $1,146.66 | $1,146.65 | $1,146.60 | |